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Season at a glance
All statistics- Team Games Played
- 7
- Passing Yards
- 1,651
- Passing Touchdowns
- 15
- Completion Percentage
- 62.4%
ESPN · 2026 season · Retrieved Oct 19, 2026
Schedule & results
Full schedule| Date (CT) | Matchup | Result / status | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 |  vs. Maryland Terrapins | 48–23 Final · Nebraska score first | FS1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 |  vs. Indiana Hoosiers | 17–20 Final · Nebraska score first | Fox |
| Oct 17, 2026 | at Oregon Ducks | 14–17 Final · Nebraska score first | Fox |
| Oct 31, 2026 |  vs. Washington Huskies | Time TBD | — |
| Nov 6, 20267:00 PM |  at Illinois Fighting Illini | Scheduled | Fox |
| Nov 14, 2026 |  at Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Time TBD | — |
ESPN snapshot · Retrieved Oct 19, 2026. Schedules and rosters can change. Confirm with Nebraska Athletics ↗
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